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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
claimed that the needy were already receiving abundant help from both the government and charitable organizations
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a savory soup that is abundant with kale, potatoes, and linguica
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Recent Examples of abundant
Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?
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Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
Krill oil, which comes from tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans abundant in the Antarctic Ocean, boasts omega-3 fatty acids that may help improve heart health, fight inflammation and support brain and nervous system health, according to medical experts.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
As countries around the world seek stable, abundant, and reliable baseload power, nuclear energy is becoming an increasingly appealing choice.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The most abundant compounds on the list are sodium, chlorine, sodium carbonate, carbonate ions, ammonia and potassium ions.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 July 2025
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Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
Krill oil, which comes from tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans abundant in the Antarctic Ocean, boasts omega-3 fatty acids that may help improve heart health, fight inflammation and support brain and nervous system health, according to medical experts.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
As countries around the world seek stable, abundant, and reliable baseload power, nuclear energy is becoming an increasingly appealing choice.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The most abundant compounds on the list are sodium, chlorine, sodium carbonate, carbonate ions, ammonia and potassium ions.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
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Fresh air is plentiful, relaxation is paramount, and travelers come from the Big Apple and beyond to experience it.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Despite the card’s massive print run and plentiful graded copies, PSA 10s currently command prices around $3,000, which marks a nearly 57 percent price increase over the last two years.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The console has ample space on top to display decor like lamps, vases, and books.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Doubs will attempt to do that in a crowded wide receiver room where Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks return, and rookies Matthew Golden and Savion Williams could be immediate contributors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Hernandez said she is focused on winning her own reelection bid in a crowded field.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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When a wage proposal this significant is combined with zero-premium healthcare and generous retirement contributions, there is no question who is responsible for this ongoing strike: Teamsters Local 25 and its president Tom Mari.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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President Donald Trump wasn’t invited to the NAACP’s annual convention — but even in his absence, the effects of his presidency loomed over a packed ballroom in uptown Charlotte Sunday.—
Julia Coin
Updated July 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The packed living rooms and TikTok-worthy, standing-room-only bar scenes where spectators gather to watch the show live look like sporting events.—
Cynthia Salinas Cappellano,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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In today’s hyperconnected world, businesses are awash in data—yet most remain starved for insight.—
Imre Szenttornyay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Royal blue, cranberry red and marigold yellow: New York City was awash in the stuff in the run-up to the Tuesday Democratic mayoral primary.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The market is replete with new tools coming out, tools to help your existing employees do things better.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Characters live colorful and exciting lives; stories are replete with the sights, sounds and flavors of Nairobi, Johannesburg, Mogadishu, Lagos, Cairo and beyond.—
Wanjeri Gakuru
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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The bar queues remain orderly, the chat is boisterous, but body odour is now rife.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Interest in Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman was rife too, but Newcastle again acted swiftly with a strong desire to secure them after others didn’t move.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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